Pacific Gas and Electric Company Submits Plan for Parking Lot Expansion at Pit 1 Hydroelectric Project

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The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) outlining plans for constructing 12 new overflow parking spaces at the Pit 1 River Access parking lot, part of the Pit 1 Hydroelectric Project. This project aims to meet the requirements of Condition 20 of the amended Water Quality Certification, which was incorporated into the license by a FERC order issued on December 22, 2023. The construction plans were submitted along with a Water Quality Monitoring and Protection Plan, a Recreation Plan Amendment, and final design drawings.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted a plan for constructing 12 new overflow parking spaces at the Pit 1 River Access parking lot as part of the Pit 1 Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2687.
  • The construction of the parking spaces is required by Condition 20 of the amended Water Quality Certification, which was incorporated into the license by a FERC order issued on December 22, 2023.
  • PG&E submitted the Water Quality Monitoring and Protection Plan, Recreation Plan Amendment, and final design drawings to FERC for approval.
  • The project schedule indicates that PG&E plans to mobilize for construction on September 8, 2025, and provide a final construction report within 90 days of completing construction.
  • PG&E has requested FERC authorization to proceed with the project and has designated contacts for technical and general questions.

Statistics:

  • 12 new overflow parking spaces will be constructed at the Pit 1 River Access parking lot.
  • The project deadline for providing a final construction report is within 90 days of completing construction, with a backup plan to provide an update on the project status and a plan and schedule for further action by January 28, 2026.
  • PG&E planning to mobilize for construction on September 8, 2025, pending necessary approvals.
  • Total number of project submissions to FERC: 4 (Water Quality Plan, Recreation Plan Amendment, final design drawings, and project work plan).

Sources:

  • [Letter from Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Frank L. Blackett, P.E., Regional Engineer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, dated June 18, 2025]